Why was Adderall taken off the market in Canada?

<p>Linzoy, yes, adderall is made from amphetimines but that doesn't mean it's the same as speed. Have you ever seen a person on speed? It's not even close to what someone who just took a 20 mg xr of adderall is like. And don't tell me it's about dose, I've got you covered there too. I was at one point taking about 130 mg of adderall a day (I have narcolepsy, the doses are much higher) and I still wasn't having "on speed" effects. </p>

<p>So, I will reiterate, adderall is NOT speed. It's quasi speed, at the most. </p>

<p>Saying many people can learn to function as normal human beings without drugs is a dangerous slippery slope. It leads to the idea that if people just "tried harder" they wouldn't have to deal with the effects of ADD, which, for the vast majority, is completely untrue. </p>

<p>And you are right, it is addictive, but it's level of addictiveness varies on 1. the way it's taken, and 2. (and more importantly) an individual's metabolism.</p>

<p>No, I haven't seen anyone on speed.</p>

<p>You're right that most people will never get rid of the effects of ADD. Maybe I'm not being fair, I've had unusual experiences so maybe I've developed an unnatural distrust of authority. I went to a special needs high school, and I met a lot of people who had minor problems that where taken too seriously. Sometimes the authorities at that school would invent problems. For example they wrote in report about me that I can't recognize facial expressions. I was really mad about that because there is no evidence that I can't understand facial expressions. No tests or anything where done, they just wrote it down and suddenly it became a "fact." They think that because they're teachers, they can say anything they want. My sister went to a different special needs school, but she has had a much more difficult life than I have. One teacher wrote that my sister "hears voices" in her IEP. Again, there was no evidence. My sister is autistic, and autistic people don't normally hallucinate. It was a huge fight for my parents to get the voices thing off of my sister's IEP.</p>

<p>wow, that's really wak. i'm sorry to hear that.</p>

<p>"No!! Don't worry, it is safe to use if your doctor prescribed it for you. The FDA has approved it here in the States."</p>

<p>I wish I lived in your world. Wouldn't that be nice?</p>

<p>It's been too long since I last posted so I cannot edit. Please forgive the double post. I have a relevant link.</p>

<p><a href="http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2502546838698762400%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2502546838698762400&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>"Amphetamines or Speed
Amphetamines are man-made drugs that have a bitter taste and usually come as a white, greyish white, pale pink or yellow powder, and sometimes as a brightly coloured tablet. Amphetamines can be snorted, swallowed, injected, dissolved in a drink or smoked."</p>

<p>Speed</a> | Drug Addiction & Abuse | Facts & Information</p>

<p>Amphetamines</a> - TheSite.org</p>

<p>Adderall is a brand name for a combination of the L and R isomers of amphetamine (levoamphetamine and dextroamphetamire)</p>

<p>It is safer and better studied than many drugs given to children, but it is still amphetamines.</p>

<p>Adderall</a> - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>

<p>From the Wikipedia article</p>

<p>Government warnings
On February 9, 2005, Health Canada suspended all sales of Adderall XR after data collected by manufacturer Shire Pharmaceuticals linked the drug to 12 sudden deaths in American children between the years of 1999 to 2003.[8] Further research, however, found little data suggesting use of Adderall resulted in an increased risk of cardiac defect. Of the twelve sudden deaths positively linked to pediatric Adderall users during the four-year period, five had known pre-existing cardiac conditions, one died after strenuous exercise in 120-degree heat and two had levels suggestive of an overdose. Given the more than 37,000,000 prescriptions for Adderall filled during the four years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration could find no increased risk of sudden death among Adderall users beyond the normal rate of the general population.[9][10] In August 2005, Health Canada followed the committee report of three independent physicians and lifted the ban on Adderall XR.[11][12] Given that persons with ADHD are more likely to engage in risky or dangerous behavior, it has been suggested that stimulant medications for persons with ADHD may actually result in lower incidence of premature death.[13] The use of Adderall is generally not advised in those persons with pre-existing cardiac or mental illnesses. It is also not advised in persons who have a history of drug abuse.[14] Although FDA safety advisors voted 8 to 7 to issue a black box warning, the FDA's pediatric advisory committee refused to give the drug its most severe black box warning in March 2006.[15] A Black Box Warning regarding amphetamine abuse potential is in place, however.</p>

<p>Note; While still controversial, antidepressants usually have a "Black Box Warning"</p>

<p>use your BRAIN</p>

<p>just because a medicine falls in the same category as another DOES NOT make it the same thing</p>

<p>DO YOU HAVE A BRAIN?</p>

<p>Do you mean me? Yes, have a brain, and while I have never had to take psychotropic, for my mental health I do study and prescribe them for a living. Perhaps I should have included more from the link which goes on to say...</p>

<p>Speed is the most popular name for amphetamine, which is a chemical compound that acts as a central nervous system stimulant. Its chemical structure closely resembles the body's own chemical transmitter norepinephrine, which plays an important role in the fight-or-flight response to stress and excitement</p>

<p>There are three main pharmaceutical classes of amphetamine (the common brand names are in brackets): laevo or dl-amphetamine (Benzedrine), dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine) and methylamphetamine (Methedrine). The latter is also known as crystal meth and, weight-for-weight, is the most potent of the three.</p>

<p>The most common street speed is amphetamine sulphate, which contains equal amounts of laevo-amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. It comes as a grey, dirty-white or pinkish powder which is snorted, rubbed on the gums, dissolved in liquid for injection or drinking, or swallowed in pill form. A 'speedbomb' consists of speed wrapped in Rizlas, which is then swallowed.</p>

<p>I thought this was a useful response to the OP's question. My apologies if I offended you. You have reminded me it is always risky to give and receive medical information/advice on a forum. How is the studying going?</p>

<p>Adderall xr is prescribed in Canada- it was only off the market for a few months
Adderall</a> XR back on the Canadian market</p>

<p>I am 50 and have been taking Adderall Xr for a few years- just went to Dr my blood pressure and pulse is fine :)</p>

<p>"If "speed" ( as prescribed) enables an adult to function in society, then why would we want to ban it?"</p>

<p>You really scare me. Six years old? Adderall works by speeding up the brain, so naturally the brain tries it's hardest to slow down. Thus more and more adderall is needed to get the same speed the brain even started out with(before adderall). More and more. And should you ever get off adderall your Brain will be very slow. Because of trying to slow down all that time... The brain will NOT go back to what is was before, but it will stop trying to slow down when you get off. Adderall drains you, and at the same time puts your body in more stress, more and more will be needed, just to do normal things. It drain you of nutrients, speeds up your digesting so you can not absorb vitamins, or calories. Stunts the brain, and the body. Irritates 4 areas of the brain. Changes and shape of the brain. Causes chronic fatigue after awhile. Gives you irregular heart beat. List goes on and on. Six years old? That's crazy. Raise your kid. Don't drug them so they'll let you alone. KNOW WHAT YOUR ARE DOING TO YOUR KIDS BEFORE YOU DO IT. That's one of the most horrible things I've ever heard. Do not brush this off. Do what's right.</p>

<p>"...Isn't addictive..." Yes it is, even your doctor would tell you that. Oh my God. Please don't take this as an attack. I am really worried about you, and your kid(s). In the nicest way.</p>

<p>So what expertise does a homeschooled 15 year old- (who by their own account gets up every day at the same time most people are having lunch,) have that gives them any credibility regarding the medical decisions of parents for their kids?</p>

<p>None. Just a heart felt interest in the well being of others. As for medical decisions, not these kind, but things like diseases, side effects, cancer, I think I score pretty high on the chart, having deal with those things first hand myself. Again that has nothing to do with these type of things. But the reason I get up late and am home schooled is because of the cancer treatments have gone through left me drained. I see no reason to have to explain every little detail of my life. If someone asks for advise I will give it, never claiming I am a doctor. They can taking it or leave it. Oh and that post is old, I'm 16 now. And because you seem to care oh so much about my life lets tell you a bit about it.</p>

<p>I now get up at 6am, this is because I'm farther away from treatment. I like to watch yoga on Oh Oxygen on TV. I find doing it with the people on the TV gives me energy. It comes on at 6am, ends at 7am. I then take a shower, in the shower I think about how yoga reminds me of the 7 years of dance I used to take before cancer. Then I drink ginger tea, organic, of course. It's relaxing and helps me with one of the stomach side effects left form chemotherapy. I put on a face mask, the brand is Suki, I like it a lot, it's organic and smells nice. After this I make oatmeal. I eat it with my home schooling teachers sent by the school, I take honors classes. Not the best but respectable, no? And on my days go... I don't how it's relevant but if you think it is, do not hesitate to tell me, and I will report to you the rest of my day. </p>

<p>I hope all my other posts you read though were enjoyable. </p>

<p>Have a nice day emeraldkity4.</p>

<p>Whenever someone has the clear intent of posting remarks that are not enlightening, but limiting and judgmental, I skim their back posts to get an idea of their background-</p>

<p>I am sorry that you had cancer, but it seems that someone who has had to make extreme accomodations to deal with an illness, would be a little more sympathetic and less critical towards others who are also dealing with medical conditions.</p>

<p>If I was a judging 15 year old for example I might say that you are hiding away from the world because of your illness & that I know both teachers and students who are in school and who have cancer or other major illnesses but don't let that stop them from participating in life.</p>

<p>HOwever- we deal with what we can, with the tools at our disposal- heres to you realizing that watching tv isn't the same as a chemistry class.</p>

<p>I am not allowed to go to school. I would be in the ER in mins. MY counts are too low. All treatments are different. Mine is one of the worse. You don't know what you are talking about, but feel free to look into it.</p>

<p>I already said I was by no means a doctor, and said I have no expertise. You are a bit late, and completely off in your idea of cancer. Again not that it matters, but I am no longer 15. </p>

<p>Last I have no idea where in the world you get TV, and chemistry from, because no where did I talk about that.</p>

<p>I understand why you would react in this way, but you are being a hypocrite who (mis)judged my sleeping habits. And the comments you are posting are unresearched, and wrong. Next time put more time into them.</p>

<p>shrinkrap -- i'm sorry, i very much over reacted with that post. i think i may have been tipsy at the time..lol</p>

<p>anyways, my point is that drugs are demonized and misunderstood. Being in the same category doesn't make it the same thing, at all. at all. Take SSRI's. There are dozens, all in the same category, yet each functions differently based on the neural make up and metabolism of an individual. You can't give someone who thrives on lexapro prozac. It won't work. </p>

<p>My main point here is my frustration with the demonization of drugs like adderall, ritalin, whatever. It's not methamphetamine. It's a CNS, like methamphetamine, but that's all. People who continually bash the efficacy and tout the dangers of these drugs make those who take it feel like cop out drug addicts when that is not the case. </p>

<p>Mishiru: actually, stiumulants slow down the brains of ADHD people because their brains are wire differently. It's not that their brains get sped up, and the brain overcompensates and that's how it's slowed down. It's not "unnatural" like that. Or at least that's my understanding. </p>

<p>Ritalin does not slow me down, because i am not ADHD. I am narcoleptic. It speeds me up. Because otherwise I will sleep all day.</p>

<p>Mishiru and others: If you know well or have a child of your own with severe ADHD, a trial of stimulant medication can markedly improve the child's quality of life and his/her relationship with parents, teachers, and others. One extreme example enabled a bright but extremely hyperactive, disruptive child to become an A student in elementary and middle school, now attending a top 10 boarding school.</p>

<p>^^^ props yo</p>

<p>and i'm just going to reiterate that aderall has multiple uses.</p>

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